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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomes 3.1 million guests in first half of 2026
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed 3,127,607 guests and users of its facilities during the first six months of 2026,...
HYROX Abu Dhabi 2026: What’s Confirmed So Far About the Next UAE Race
What happened? HYROX Abu Dhabi is listed for the 2026/27 season, but the organiser has not publicly confirmed the reported October 23–25, 2026...
Abu Dhabi Plants 14 Million Flowers and Opens 4 New Parks Across the City
What happened? Abu Dhabi City Municipality planted more than 14 million seasonal flowers and completed several park and green-space projects as part of...
Abu Dhabi Tests Self-Driving Patrol Boat That Can Detect Vessels and Collisions
What happened? Abu Dhabi Mobility completed another field trial of an autonomous patrol boat capable of navigating waterways, detecting nearby vessels, avoiding collisions...
World’s First LEGO Natural Brickstory Is Reportedly Coming To Abu Dhabi
What happened? A new LEGO-themed natural history exhibition, LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory, has been reported as an upcoming attraction at the Natural History...
Abu Dhabi Offers Free 30-Day UAE Visa to Indian Tourists
Indian tourists heading to Abu Dhabi can now get a complimentary 30-day UAE tourist visa when they book an eligible holiday package through...
Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Summer With Us’ Initiative
What happened?Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched the Summer With Us initiative, a month-long community programme featuring free family activities across four locations...
Buying Snacks at the Checkout? Abu Dhabi Is Changing That From January 2027
What happened?Abu Dhabi has announced that supermarkets must move high-fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food and beverages away from high-visibility areas from January...
Abu Dhabi to Host Spartan World Championship 2026 in Al Wathba Desert This November
What happened?Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced that the sixth Spartan World Championship will take place from 19 to 22 November 2026 at...
UFC 333 Officially Confirmed for Abu Dhabi This October
What happened?UFC has officially announced that UFC 333 will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Who...
